1. Preparing for inspection inspection
An on-board inspection can only be successful if the tanker is prepared for inspection. The inspector, who should conduct the inspection, will begin to collect impressions from before that time when he takes his first step to the meal, and will continue to do so until he takes the last step off the ramp when leaving the tanker after completing the inspection,
Almost all inspectors are former sailors who can appreciate a tanker from deck and engine room experience. Most likely, the first impression was formed from the moment when the tanker was seen until the arrival of the inspector in the cabin of the Master would not be the strongest, although he would be the subject at that moment. Inspectors will inspect a tanker looking for objective criteria with which to judge a tanker. This is a fact of life that, despite the subconscious, may be caused, the inspector will look for objective evidence in support of his initial subjective opinion. Thus, the importance of the route from the ship to the workshop should not be underestimated. Remember that you do not have a second chance to make a first impression.
Make sure that the inspection is scheduled at a convenient time for the ship, so it does not conflict with other checks or similar issues. This can be easily arranged through the port agent.
Make sure that each head of the department has completed his own inspection before arriving at the port and that any deficiencies have been reported / corrected. This should be included in the usual routine rules.
An effective way to administer is to introduce a form of self-esteem covering the relevant areas.
The next layer in this table is delegation to small officers and, in turn, for the rest of the crew, this will allow understanding to be achieved through all levels.
Prior inspection may be done in certain areas.
The inspector may require a copy of:
· Classification document
· Registration certificate
· Cargo ship safety certificate
· Cargo ship safety certificate
· Radiotherapy Safety Certificate
· Cargo line certificate
· IMO fitness certificate
· IOPP certificate and supplement
· Certificate of Financial Responsibility
· Crew list
· Layout of the vessel’s cargo tank
· Safe hold document
The following should be available for inspection (some of them are not applicable to all vessels):
Wizards must issue certificates in the same order as in VPQ / VIQ. This saves time and creates a good impression of the ordered training.
· Officer licenses
· Health certificates
· P & A manual
· Approved COW Guide
· Approved Ballast Guide
· Log of oil / cargo
· Oil transportation procedures
· Waste log for compliance with Annex V MARPOL
· Proof of check of cargo hoses / pipelines
· Proof of maintenance of fixed and portable fire fighting equipment
· Confirmation of professional maintenance of breathing apparatus
· Proof of life raft maintenance
· Settings for PV valves
· Delivery document and cargo manifest
· Certificate of residence or cargo stabilization
· Inspection of inspection when transferring bins
· Cardboard info cards for cargo on board
· Inert Gas Guide
· Denial letters, if any
· Vessel Response Plan
· Safety Guide
· Vessel operation manual
· Company policy for modernization and training.
Be ready to calibrate and / or demonstrate proper operation:
· Combustible gas detectors or fixed gas detection system
· Oxygen analyzer
· Toxic gas detector
· On-board unloading monitor
· Cargo pump Emergency shutdown and bearing alerts
· High level signals
· Overflow signals
· Quick closing valves
Be prepared to demonstrate the correct operation of the following systems / alarms:
· Inert gas system alarms
· Oil water separator
· Fire extinguishing systems
· Steering gear
· Emergency generator
· Blocking ventilation of the engine room
· Fuel oil shut off valve
In addition, the following points can be checked and must be prepared:
· Firefighter outfits
· International coastal connection
· Navigation equipment
· Graphics, publications and corrections
EPIRB, pyrotechnics and hydrostatic emissions
· Flame screens, bunker tanks
· Suitable coloring cabinet
· Marine sanitary device
Mention should also be made of the specific requirements for an oil major that inspect the vessel. The following points are vital because they provide a general impression of the vessel and will play an important role in how the inspection will be conducted.
a. Gangway: Properly arranged - is it a grid of passage? Near there is a life ring?
b. Signs: all warning signs posted
from. Crew: the whole crew working on deck must have hard hats and the necessary protective equipment.
D. Deck: Is it present in the area? Hard hat, emergency equipment required for loading / unloading cargo; walkie-talkie; ask the inspector who he is and who wants to see him; Confirm with the Officer that everything is in order. One crew member must supervise an inspector in the ship.
e. Fire equipment in the collector: Properly falsified and submitted
e. Deck: clean, no oil / water and no obstacles
Scuppers: blocked, emergency pump in position and discharge connected
hour Cargo Information: Ensure that all persons involved in the cargo operation are informed about the cargo being loaded / unloaded, especially the deck clock. All MSDS should be easy and easy to read.
I. Emergency equipment: working, present and clearly marked
k. Berths: in good condition, the lines on the winch do not end
k. Accommodation: all doors are closed, clean and in the right order
2 Inspection
You do not pass or check the check!
However, you can be well prepared, make sure that the inspector is placed on the vessel during the inspection. The best people for this would be the Master, the chief engineer, the chief officer and the first assistant engineer (second engineer) who can divide the inspection areas among themselves.
Usually, the inspector starts checking all certificates and documentation using the Wizard. It will then move to the areas listed opposite. However, it should be remembered that the order and schedule of inspections can be changed to achieve less disruption to normal operations on board. The inspector will have a pre-planned inspection format that he wishes to perform, although there is nothing to stop the various sections being performed in a different order. With the new VPQ OCIMF, most of the date relating to the tanker will be completed in advance. Make sure the inspector has a completed updated copy, as this will save a lot of time.
Some of the most common deficiencies found in the following areas:
Bridge and radio number
· Travel plan only pilot for pilot. Ensure that the plan of the walkway covers quays for mooring navigation.
· Lack of publications or old editions on board when new publications are released.
· Lack of standing orders and overnight orders
· No logs for gyroscope
· Lack of position on the navigation map during the transit of pilotage to the pier
· Chart rule not registered correctly.
Cargo Control Room and Tank Deck
· No load / ballast plan
· Hydraulic leaks on deck
· Officers and ratings without hard hats on deck
· There are no screens inside the ventilation holes for the ballast tanks
· No calibration gas for gas detection devices
· Non-Personal Protective Crew
· No tank entry policy
Engine and steering
· No procedures or instructions for the foam system
· Emergency steering procedures incorrectly installed in the steering gearbox
· Hot work procedures that are not used or missing in manuals
· There is no safety manual for the engine room / welding equipment workshop.
· Warning notices for eye protection not posted for machine shop
· No clean goggles from grinding machines and lathes
Accommodation / Galley
· Elimination
· Oily air ventilation - fire hazard
· Fans for placement without ID tags
ISPS Code
In this context, it is worth mentioning the ISPS / MTSA code, since it is important to know that, although some parts of the ships "for any reason" may be protected, this should not prevent the inspector from gaining access to these areas, but the inspector must be accompanied member of court staff.
3 Closing meeting
All inspectors should sit down and discuss remarks and comments after the inspection is completed. If not, the Teacher should write down a written objection that this did not happen, and immediately inform his company.
The inspector gives the Master a written list of the observations found.
· Correct all comments as soon as possible.
· Send report to head office or department
· Fill out the feedback form with the inspector and send it along with the report (a copy is provided at the end of this brochure)
The master must require a copy of these findings in writing so that changes occur between what is said in the master cabin and what appears in the report; this can be taken later by the company ashore.
When the Inspector discusses with Teacher the problems he found, it is quite often possible that a misunderstanding occurred or that the Inspector got confused with another ship he recently did. At this point in time, this error can be easily clarified, and the master must take every step to achieve this goal. In addition, the Teacher should not be afraid of the inspector; This, of course, is easier said than done, especially if the Master feels that he has less English skills than the Inspector is in front of him. It is wrongful that the Master will be able to force the Inspector to remove the detection or observation, even if it was corrected (although this should be included in the report). On the other hand, he should be able to add additional comments that soften the detection or explain why this is so.
As an example, the Inspector may find that there is a large bubble in the magnetic compass. The master (if so) must indicate to the Inspector that he already knew about it, that he has already ordered a new compass, that he has the order number, and he must be delivered to the Port later today, or something like that what you decide to use. Of course, this would transform the observation into a completely rational state of affairs from what could be considered more serious if the Teacher did not follow properly.
4. Owner Comments (one of the most important aspects)
When the inspection inspector leaves the ramp, the inspection of the vessel is completed; However, now that the selection process begins, and the owners respond to any deficiencies in the comments, they play a very important role in this screening process.
What the charterer is looking for are answers to qualitative responses to comments that indicate that comments are serious to the owner — these answers will be used as a measure of the quality management of the owners. This process will be measured by the subjective assessment of the quality control specialist of the last owner’s check.
Many other eligible ships do not go through this part of the verification process, because the owner’s responses to the verification checks do not provide for the “closing” of the specified conditions, and these “approval” results are either delayed or denied.
It is important that the owner sends replies that show, accept and respect the system, that the owner has a valid security management system that takes every flaw seriously. The owner’s response should be able to determine the “root cause” of the deficiency and actually solve the real cause of the deficiency. This should lead to the necessary changes in existing operating procedures that are necessary to reduce the likelihood of a deficit recurring.
Some examples of answers that “do not” do this: “The deficiency is corrected”, “the deficiency will be corrected at the first opportunity”, “we instructed Teacher not to do it again”, “the spare part was ordered”,
To indicate that you have an effective system, you need to take care of a deficiency in the ISM system, for example, identify and inconsistencies within the ISM system, establish the root cause and establish effective corrective actions, this should then be implemented and necessary changes made to existing procedures. The deficiency is then effectively closed.
It is not enough to say that the deficit is fixed, you need to explain that the problem that caused the shortage is also fixed.
5. Screening process
Having passed all the points mentioned so far, this is not the end of this process. In addition to checking validation, giving vivid examples of Owners comments. The charterer will also evaluate and analyze many other aspects of your operation, such as other ships of your fleet, history of incidents with ships, feedback from charterers terminals, quality of the owner, history of detention, any previous problems with the design of the vessel, history of the vessel, age of the vessel, quality crew, management system, general industry information, any class conditions, CAP rating, fatigue analysis (if necessary), flag of ships, classification society, PSC Black Listing, training on board and ashore.
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